AFFIXING YOUR BOOKPLATES TO
YOUR BOOKS
Most of the
bookplates we sell have a self-adhesive backing. Some of the children’s
designs* are gummed. We do not manufacture most of the bookplates and the
manufacturers do not include in their packaging any instructions on affixing
bookplates. We have prepared this and hope you will find it helpful.
1.
Bookplates should be affixed inside the front cover of your book. If
you put it on a page, it can be torn out. Covers - especially for hardcover
books - usually aren't removed from books.
2. Usually it’s easy to find the peel off line on the back.
Although there is usually no printed help, you may be able to see the horizontal
or vertical line that shows where you can peel open the backing.
This isn’t
always true, and if you are having trouble try:
a. Gently folding the bookplate
horizontally – rolling it closed with the design inside can help you see the
opening, especially if you hold it up to a light. Once you get the backing
peeled off and the bookplate affixed, it should appear as if it were never
folded! If horizontally doesn’t work, try vertically
b. Using your fingernails to find and peel open
from one of the 4 corners of the bookplate.
c. If all else fails, you can send your bookplates
back and we will either find the beginning spot or replace the bookplates
returned at no charge (even if it is just one).
PLEASE E-MAIL FIRST FOR RETURNS
INSTRUCTIONS AND CONFIRMATION NUMBER.
3.
When affixing custom bookplates, use caution. The ink used for the
lettering can smudge if rubbed too hard. It will run if it gets wet.
4.
For the pressure sensitive labels, peel off part of the backing
(don't pull off all at once). Attach that portion to the space on the book. Rub
it in on the parts without your name, then peel off the second part.
5. For gummed labels, be especially careful not to get the front of
the bookplate wet. It is best for adults to help children (they tend to rub
stickers in hard!)
Do not
apply a lot of water. We suggest you wet a sponge, wring it out, place the
sponge wet side up on a little plate. Gently move the back of the bookplate over
the sponge, dabbing it 'til it is slightly wet. Apply to book
6.
For both, to firmly affix your bookplate to the book, take a blank
piece of paper (for the self stick, we use the handy backing label we just
peeled off of our label). Place it over the bookplate, gently pat it down. You
can rub gently on the cover paper without smudging the lettering.
*gummed
bookplates include: Rabbit – Please be Kind; Reading Dragon; Arthur; Romantic
Frog.
BOOKPLATE
PROBLEMS?
We proof
the personalized bookplates before we ship them, but perhaps there was one in
your shipment we missed (we hope not!)
If there is
a problem with your bookplate order, please let us know by e-mail. We’ll
contact you about procedures for a return/exchange. Do NOT return without
first notifying us and receiving a returns authorization number.
Please
check to make sure what you think is a smudge is a smudge! If you think
a whole set of bookplates is smudged because there is a mark in the same place
on every one, it is probably part of the design either of the bookplate or the
font. (Library Scene and Chiller fonts are good examples)
If you have
any questions, suggestions, comments or returns confirmation, please e-mail us
at
dablanchard@aol.com, or write!
Thank you
for your business!
Dale
Blanchard
A Friendly
Spirit Books and Gifts
PO Box 471
Yellow Springs,
OH 45387
